The Transport Sector Alliance said on Sunday that stakeholders in the sector had “unanimously reaffirmed” that no vehicle would move starting midnight ahead of the Transport Sector Fuel Strike scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026.
The group said the planned shutdown will involve passenger transport, cargo and logistics, ride-hailing services, motorcycle transport, tourism transport, driving schools, school buses and private motorists.
“The Alliance confirms that all transport subsectors… have resolved to stand together in one of the largest coordinated industrial actions in Kenya’s history,” a statement read in part.
The Alliance said the strike is meant to protest what it termed unaffordable fuel prices and harsh economic conditions, arguing that high pump prices are driving up the cost of transport, food, electricity and other essential commodities.
In its latest review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) indicated that the cost of Super Petrol and Diesel has gone up by Ksh.16.65 and Ksh.46.29 per litre, respectively, while the price of Kerosene remains unchanged.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will now retail at Ksh.214.25, Ksh.242.92 and Ksh.152.78 effective midnight for the next 30 days.
The price spike also saw fuel prices in Mombasa for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene retailing at Ksh.211.09, Ksh.239.64 and Ksh.149.49, respectively.
In Nakuru, Super Petrol will go for Ksh.213.15, Diesel at Ksh.242.33 and Kerosene at Ksh.152.21.
The shutdown is expected to disrupt business operations and movement across the country, with school administrators warning that transport challenges will make it difficult for learners to report for classes.
Public transport carrier Super Metro announced on Sunday that all its operations will remain suspended till further notice.
“In view of the MATATU STRIKE slated for tomorrow we will not be in operation. We shall communicate when services will resume. Thank you,” they wrote on X.
